EMDR Therapists in Grier Heights, Charlotte, NC
Katie Burnett
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Grier Heights, Charlotte, NC 28211
Waitlist for new clients
Additionally, I am trained in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Gottman Method, and Play Therapy.
Do you find yourself exhausted trying to juggle all of the demands? Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you an overwhelmed parent with no time leftover to care for yourself? Whatever the circumstances that brought you to this page, I'm glad you are here. You deserve more joy and connection. Whether you are feeling anxious and burnt out or insecure and self-critical, I can help. My role is to support you in finding the unique set of strengths and resources within yourself that will bring you more peace. Through curiosity and compassion, deeper levels of self-exploration and growth are possible.
Additionally, I am trained in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Gottman Method, and Play Therapy.
Do you find yourself exhausted trying to juggle all of the demands? Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you an overwhelmed parent with no time leftover to care for yourself? Whatever the circumstances that brought you to this page, I'm glad you are here. You deserve more joy and connection. Whether you are feeling anxious and burnt out or insecure and self-critical, I can help. My role is to support you in finding the unique set of strengths and resources within yourself that will bring you more peace. Through curiosity and compassion, deeper levels of self-exploration and growth are possible.
Akinlana Burrowes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grier Heights, Charlotte, NC 28211
In addition to talk therapy, I use a unique blend of expressive arts and EMDR which targets your body.
Hey Sis! As a Black therapist to high-achieving executive women of color in both corporate and entertainment, I feel you juggling roles as a boss, wife, mom, caregiver, wearing all those hats with the S on your chest and superwoman cape on. I know you're tired and that's ok! You may feel stretched thin and the weight of responsibilities burdensome. Trying to be everything to everybody is hard and highly unrealistic. There's a need for a new paradigm shift and the shift starts with you. Let's shift towards healthier boundaries, greater clarity in purpose, work and life harmony, peace inside, pure joy, healing, and ultimate FREEDOM.
In addition to talk therapy, I use a unique blend of expressive arts and EMDR which targets your body.
Hey Sis! As a Black therapist to high-achieving executive women of color in both corporate and entertainment, I feel you juggling roles as a boss, wife, mom, caregiver, wearing all those hats with the S on your chest and superwoman cape on. I know you're tired and that's ok! You may feel stretched thin and the weight of responsibilities burdensome. Trying to be everything to everybody is hard and highly unrealistic. There's a need for a new paradigm shift and the shift starts with you. Let's shift towards healthier boundaries, greater clarity in purpose, work and life harmony, peace inside, pure joy, healing, and ultimate FREEDOM.
Leslie Petruk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grier Heights, Charlotte, NC 28211 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you frustrated in your current life situation? Going through a life transition? Struggling as a parent? Having Relationship or Marital difficulties? Grieving a loss? Feeling Depressed or anxious? Seeking direction and feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a change but unsure where to begin? Counseling can help with these issues and help you get back on track while also gaining new self-awareness and healing. I work in a collaborative manner to assist you in achieving the goals and healing you are seeking.
I am also a Board Certified Coach and provide Success Coaching services, and seminars on parenting, marriage & relationships and related topics.
Are you frustrated in your current life situation? Going through a life transition? Struggling as a parent? Having Relationship or Marital difficulties? Grieving a loss? Feeling Depressed or anxious? Seeking direction and feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a change but unsure where to begin? Counseling can help with these issues and help you get back on track while also gaining new self-awareness and healing. I work in a collaborative manner to assist you in achieving the goals and healing you are seeking.
I am also a Board Certified Coach and provide Success Coaching services, and seminars on parenting, marriage & relationships and related topics.
Courtney D Leak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Grier Heights, Charlotte, NC 28211 (Online Only)
I believe in empowering others to make the life changes that move them towards fulfillment. I have over nine years of experience working with people in Human Services and Mental Health. I approach therapy with a kind honesty that allows people to see themselves clearly and accept themselves for who they are while building the strength to move into who they want to become. I believe that the healing process is interactive and therefore I use an eclectic, creative, and experiential approach to my treatment.
I believe in empowering others to make the life changes that move them towards fulfillment. I have over nine years of experience working with people in Human Services and Mental Health. I approach therapy with a kind honesty that allows people to see themselves clearly and accept themselves for who they are while building the strength to move into who they want to become. I believe that the healing process is interactive and therefore I use an eclectic, creative, and experiential approach to my treatment.
Debra Little
Counselor, MA,, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grier Heights, Charlotte, NC 28211
Acceptance, empathy, and respect are the core values I live by and believe necessary when establishing a safe space while walking through the challenges you are experiencing. I get it, it is hard taking the first step to seek help. You may have been going through some difficult situations for a long time, but it does not have to remain that way. I believe you are the expert of your life and I honor that by providing a sacred space for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can discover your natural ability that fosters the change you seek.
Acceptance, empathy, and respect are the core values I live by and believe necessary when establishing a safe space while walking through the challenges you are experiencing. I get it, it is hard taking the first step to seek help. You may have been going through some difficult situations for a long time, but it does not have to remain that way. I believe you are the expert of your life and I honor that by providing a sacred space for you to process your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can discover your natural ability that fosters the change you seek.
Danaan Yo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grier Heights, Charlotte, NC 28211
Not accepting new clients
Maybe it has been a while since you have been able to take a deep breath and feel truly present. You know what you want out of life, but you feel stuck in the fear and pain from past experiences and it feels like history is repeating itself. Sometimes the past shows up in thoughts, other times it shows up in the form of overwhelm, low self-esteem, shame, or feeling like there is no room to make a mistake. At some point, you recognize that feeling this way is not sustainable and you want to take steps towards releasing some of these past burdens, taking in the present, and making space in the future to define who you want to be.
Maybe it has been a while since you have been able to take a deep breath and feel truly present. You know what you want out of life, but you feel stuck in the fear and pain from past experiences and it feels like history is repeating itself. Sometimes the past shows up in thoughts, other times it shows up in the form of overwhelm, low self-esteem, shame, or feeling like there is no room to make a mistake. At some point, you recognize that feeling this way is not sustainable and you want to take steps towards releasing some of these past burdens, taking in the present, and making space in the future to define who you want to be.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.